Beşiktaş sees Lee Han-beom as long-term investment after Oh Hyeon-gyu’s success
[OSEN=Woo Choong-won Reporter] After confirming the Oh Hyeon-gyu effect, Beşiktaş JK has turned its attention to another South Korean player. This time, it is defender Lee Han-beom. Oh Hyeon-gyu’s quick adaptation and decisive play have left a strong impression locally, creating an atmosphere where Beşiktaş’s strategy to target the South Korean market is gaining momentum.
Turkish media outlet Photomac reported on the 21st (Korean time) that Beşiktaş has placed Lee Han-beom, a teammate of Oh Hyeon-gyu in the national team, on their acquisition list. The media outlet added that there is a high possibility of official moves after the season ends.
According to the report, Beşiktaş has expressed great satisfaction with Oh Hyeon-gyu’s recent performances. Oh Hyeon-gyu immediately brought changes to the attack line by recording 2 goals and 1 assist in his first 2 matches after joining. He quickly integrated into the team, earning the trust of fans, and local media evaluations have also turned positive.
In this flow, Beşiktaş naturally expanded its focus to the South Korean market. Photomac explained that as Oh Hyeon-gyu left a strong impression over the past two weeks, the club began actively reviewing the possibility of acquiring South Korean players, and one of the main targets for the summer transfer window is Lee Han-beom.
Beşiktaş successfully reinforced their attack line by acquiring Oh Hyeon-gyu this season. The transfer fee was 14 million euros (23.8 billion Korean won), the fourth-highest amount in the club’s history. The return on investment quickly became apparent. Oh Hyeon-gyu immediately integrated into the team’s tactics with his scoring ability and work rate, meeting expectations.
The club’s plans go beyond mere squad reinforcement. Turkish media outlet Saba reported that Beşiktaş evaluates Oh Hyeon-gyu as a key resource connecting to the Asian market. The analysis suggests that the club views not only his performance but also his recognition and the economic effects, such as expanded sales of related merchandise, positively.
Lee Han-beom is also being considered in the same context. Born in 2002, Lee Han-beom is evaluated as a next-generation resource leading the South Korean national team’s defense. He joined Denmark’s FC Midtjylland in August 2023, challenging himself on the European stage, but initially struggled to secure playing time.
However, he made a comeback this season. Lee Han-beom has played in 33 official matches so far, securing consistent playing time, and is recognized for both defensive stability and growth potential. Based on this performance, there were reports of interest from Everton FC. Although negotiations did not progress to a concrete stage, the mere connection to a Premier League club demonstrates his market value.
Beşiktaş views Lee Han-beom as a long-term development resource. Photomac reported that Beşiktaş has secured budget flexibility through wage structure adjustments and plans to maintain a policy of acquiring young, high-potential resources. Lee Han-beom’s current market value is evaluated at 1.8 million euros (3 billion Korean won), and the club recognizes this as an investment looking toward the future. / [email protected]
